Illinois State vs. Kentucky

The following statements compare Illinois State University and University of Kentucky with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Kentucky's tuition ($33,406) is more expensive than Illinois State ($23,479).
  • Illinois State's acceptance rate (89.00%) is lower than Kentucky (92.00%).
  • Kentucky has higher yield (25.00%) than Illinois State (22.00%).
  • Kentucky's SAT score (1,170) is higher than Illinois State (1,110).
  • Kentucky's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than Illinois State (19 to 1).
  • Kentucky (31,547 students) is larger than Illinois State (20,683 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Kentucky ($11,981) has higher amount of financial aid than Illinois State ($10,441).
  • Kentucky's graduation rate (68%) is higher than Illinois State (66%).
Illinois State University

Illinois State University

Public, 4 years • Normal, IL #121 National Universities, #8 in Illinois more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$14,121 In-State
$23,479 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,441
Test Scores
1,110 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
89.00% Acceptance Rate
22.00% Yield
Enrollment
18,055 Undergraduate
2,628 Graduate
986 Online Students
Graduation Rate
66% Graduation Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
915 Faculties (full-time)
3,191 Staffs (full-time)
$77,055 Faculty Salary
$59,803 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,970 annual charge
-6,578 capacity
University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky

Public, 4 years • Lexington, KY #92 National Universities, #1 in Kentucky more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,212 In-State
$33,406 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,981
Test Scores
1,170 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
92.00% Acceptance Rate
25.00% Yield
Enrollment
22,735 Undergraduate
8,812 Graduate
4,064 Online Students
Graduation Rate
68% Graduation Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,754 Faculties (full-time)
10,702 Staffs (full-time)
$98,993 Faculty Salary
$62,530 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,362 annual charge
-8,300 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,880 annual charge
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